The Acres

Leeds Rhinos star Danny McGuire kicked off the launch of a flagship development featuring seven luxury apartments in the heart of the city's most sought-after area.

Fresh from victory in the Rugby League World Club Championships, Danny swapped Headingley for Alwoodley to be guest of honour at the launch party held to mark the completion of the development on The Avenue.

Leeds Rhinos Star On Hand To See Another Successful 'Conversion'

Leeds Rhinos star Danny McGuire kicked off the launch of a flagship development featuring seven luxury apartments in the heart of the city's most sought-after area.

Fresh from victory in the Rugby League World Club Championships, Danny swapped Headingley for Alwoodley to be guest of honour at the launch party held to mark the completion of the development on The Avenue.

Known as 'The Acres', the development consists of six two-bedroom apartments and a three-bedroom duplex apartment - all of which are available to let from £750 - £1,100 per month through dedicated Yorkshire letting specialists Linley & Simpson.

Nick Barrow, manager of Linley & Simpson's Roundhay branch, said: "As a key member of the Leeds team for several seasons, Danny has seen many successful conversions on the field. The launch of 'The Acres' gave him the opportunity to witness one off the field as well.

"It is an exciting development in which to be involved and - given its prime North Leeds location and high specification - is already generating a lot of interest in the rental marketplace."

The new flats are the first joint venture between Leeds landlord and developer Harinder Bains and business partner Rajeev Dhand, who is Chairman of the Leeds Pharmaceutical Committee as well as the managing director of both MediChem in Leeds and Tower Court Pharmacy in York.

With their next two projects the partners are working to combine their skills in luxury development, with local amenities and health care. They are also looking to get involved with local government initiatives to provide quality affordable accommodation for key workers and low income households.

The duo hope that the location of the apartments, coupled with the high-spec interior, will prove a prescription for success.

The modern flats are set in two neighbouring complexes on the site of a former bungalow, which was demolished to make way for the luxury development. All are finished to a high standard and boast a kitchen with fully-integrated appliances; granite work surfaces; open-plan living areas; luxury house and ensuite bathrooms; remote electric-gated entrance; secure parking; video entry systems and underfloor gas heating.

The contractors for the project were Yorkshire Homes and Development, run by Craig Harrison - another Rugby League fan and Chairman of Doncaster RL club.